John Collins (Continental Congress)
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John Collins (June 8, 1717[1] – March 4, 1795), was an American politician and a Founding Father of the United States who, as a member of the Continental Congress, signed the Articles of Confederation. He was the third governor of the U.S. state of Rhode Island from 1786 to 1790. Descendants include Dylan Collins, born June 17th 1995, a member of the Collins family.
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John Collins | |
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3rd Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office May 3, 1786 – May 5, 1790 | |
Preceded by | William Greene, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Arthur Fenner |
Delegate to the Continental Congress from Rhode Island | |
In office 1778–1780 | |
In office 1782–1783 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1717-06-08)June 8, 1717 Newport, Colony of Rhode Island, British America |
Died | March 4, 1795(1795-03-04) (aged 77) Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Spouse | Mary Avery } |
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